UGA Pace of Play Policy
Rule 5.6a states, in part: “A player must not unreasonably delay play, either when playing a hole or between two holes,” and thereafter prescribes penalties for slow play. To prevent any such penalty, we suggest that you review carefully the following guidelines:
Official Policy
- Checkpoints will be on completion (flagstick in the hole) of the 9th and 18th holes
- When a group is out of position at any checkpoint, the group is in breach of this policy
- 1st breach – Each player in group is subject to a one-stroke penalty
- 2nd breach – Each player in group is subject to additional two-stroke penalty
- Penalty strokes apply to the checkpoint hole where the breach occurred
- UGA scorecards will list the expected finish time for each hole
- The allotted time will be established by the committee and may vary depending on the golf course and the event
- When a group falls behind, they are expected to regain their position
- Time for ball searches, rulings and walking time between holes are included in the allotted time
- There are two ways for a group to be out of position (missed checkpoint):
- The group has taken longer than the allotted time to play
- The group completes play of a checkpoint hole more than 14 minutes after the preceding group (not applicable for first group)
- In lieu of warnings, allotted time is listed on the scorecard and clocks have been placed on Holes 7, 9, 16 and 18
- Officials will be on the course to monitor play and verify the pace of groups when asked
- Officials will advise players of any pace of play penalties they may have incurred upon completion of the 9th and 18th holes
- Players concerned about a non-responsive player in his group should request an official to monitor the group in case penalties are incurred and appealed
- Before returning their scorecard, a player may appeal pace of play penalties to the Committee
- Appeals will be considered in 3 circumstances:
- The player was delayed by the committee (requesting ruling, etc.)
- The player was delayed by a circumstance beyond control of the player or the group
- The player was delayed by another player in the group
- Circumstances will be considered only if a group did not have an opportunity to regain their position
SUMMARY
ALLOTTED TIME
OUT OF POSITION (MISSED CHECKPOINT)
MONITORING OF PLAY AND VERIFICATION OF PACE
APPEALS
Last revision 2/17/2022